AW - What are you plans for 2012? When do you hope to be back in action? Who would you like to fight?
JCS - My next fight will probably be in March. I would like to make one more defence and then try to unify titles or fight one of the best fighters that will be coming up to super featherweight.
AW – Last September, you won your second world title, beating Argenis Mendez in a close fight. What can you tell us about the fight?
JCS - It was a really tough fight against Argenis. I came out strong but a little bit rushed and my stamina depleted. Usually, that is not how I fight but my trainer wanted me to pressure him to counter his style. I had some other difficulties as I didn’t have enough time to prepare because of some health issues that didn’t let me prepare as I would have wanted to.
AW - Who are the members of your team?
JCS – My promoter is Hector Garcia and my trainer is Nacho Beristain.
AW - Could you tell us about where you train?
JCS - I do my roadwork near La Marquesa in Mexico City; it’s a place with great altitude. I do some weight exercises and when I spar, I like to work mostly on my defence. I usually spar between five and six rounds. I walk around 63 kg (just over 138 pounds).
AW - A couple of years ago, you went to Japan and met then-WBA 130 pound champion Jorge Linares, spectacularly knocking him out in the first round. Can you tell us about what it was like fighting in Japan and the knockout?
JCS - I was really happy and motivated because of the chance that was given to me. In that fight, no one believed I could win because he was regarded by some people as the best in the division. I prepared very hard and went with all the intentions to win that fight.
Me and my team were happy too to be able to visit Japan, something we hadn’t done [before]. It was a very good experience.
AW - Of course, you returned, getting upset by Takashi Uchiyama. Do you have any thoughts on that fight?
JCS - His win was legit but I think I was my fault as I didn’t prepare well. I was overconfident after beating Linares and losing really didn’t even cross my mind as I thought I would KO him in the early rounds, which didn’t happen.
AW - The super featherweight division in some people’s eyes is weak at the moment. How do you respond to that? What are your thoughts on the top contenders and champions at 130 like the WBC’s Takahiro Aoh, the WBA’s Uchiyama and the WBO’s Adrien Broner?
JCS - Maybe some months ago, that was the case but the division is starting to get competitive because I think Uchiyama already made some defences of his title and looks to be a solid champion. I don’t know Aoh very well and Broner has the tools to be a good champion and a fight against anyone of them would be good and the division will just get better.
AW - You were born and raised in Mexico City. Can you tell us about your younger days and how you first became interested in boxing?
JCS - I started boxing because my father was an amateur fighter too and since I was small, he took me with him to the gym. I started doing that when I was eight years old and since then, I have liked the sport.
AW - Could you tell us about yourself as a person and your interests and hobbies away from boxing?
JCS - I just like to spend time with my family. I don’t have much interest in other sports. I guess my hobby is just spending time with my family.
AW - Who are your boxing heroes? Who do you like to watch today?
JCS - I like all the recent Mexican great champions, [Julio Cesar] Chavez, [Erik] Morales, [Marco Antonio] Barrera but I especially like to watch Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao, as they always give the people great fights.
AW – Finally, do you have a message for the super featherweight division?
JCS - Just be ready because I would like to fight the best in the division and I am not scared of anyone.
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